Joey Tempest once said, “The song has taken on a life of its own. It’s not even our song anymore—it’s the world’s song.”

It’s still a banger. Download at your own risk.

However, when they recorded the demo for their third album, the reaction was immediate. The grandiosity of the song fit the era perfectly. The song was originally intended just to be an opening track for concerts, but it became their breakout hit.

Interestingly, the band originally intended for the song to only be a concert opener and were surprised when it became a global pop hit. Europe - The Final Countdown (Official Video)